As part of the shared Prosperity government programme in tackling poverty amongst Imo electorates, Imo state shared Prosperity exponent and proponent of the 3 “R” mantra in governance (Rehabilitation, Reconstruction and Recovery) Sen. Hope Uzodinma, has announced Hon. Godson Dibe as the special Adviser to the state governor on Empowerment. A release by the government of Imo state, signed by the Secretary to the government, Sir Cosmas Iwu, July 10, made available to Journalists announced Hon. Dibe as the special Adviser to His Excellency on Empowerments. It was gathered that…
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Achonu Lauds Supreme Court Ruling On LG Autonomy In Nigeria
In a landmark judgment that marks a significant step towards grassroots development in Nigeria, the Supreme Court has delivered a resounding victory for local government autonomy in Nigeria. This ruling is a major triumph for democracy and the empowerment of local communities, which have long been stifled by the undue control of state governments over funds meant for local government areas (LGAs). Recall that in May, the federal government filed a suit at the Supreme Court against the governors of the 36 states of Nigeria. The suit, marked SC/CV/343/2024, sought…
Read MoreGovernment Stops Illegal Mining In Imo
Imo state government overnment has stopped illegal Mining in the state especially around Umukoto-Nekede -Ihiagwa-FUTO axis along the bank of Nworie and Otamiri Rivers Anyone found mining along the places will be arrested, prosecuted and his dradging machine confiscated. The Commissioner for Industries, Mines and Solid Minerals Chief Ernest Ibejiako gave the warning when he visited the sites and interacted with the miners there. He gave them 48 hours to remove their dradgers and dismantle other machines used in the illegal Mining as their activities had been causing serious ecological…
Read MoreSupreme Court Stops States From Controlling 774 Local Government Funds
The Supreme Court, on Thursday, declared that it is unconstitutional for state governors to hold onto funds meant for Local Government (LG) administrations. In its lead judgement read by Justice Emmanuel Agim, the apex court observed that the refusal of state government on financial autonomy for local governments has gone on for over two decades. He said local governments has since stopped receiving the money meant for them from the state governors who act in their stead. Justice Agim noted that the 774 local government councils in the country should…
Read MoreFubara Tensions Pro-Wike Lawmakers With Submission Of 2025 Budget: “You Have Lost Your Seats
Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State said he will present the 2025 appropriation bill to the state House of Assembly, soon.Fubara disclosed this while reacting to the seven-day ultimatum issued by members of the Rivers assembly loyal to Nyesom Wike, minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).Recall that Fubara assembly members and pro-Wike lawmakers were locked up in parallel sittings on Monday, a few days after the appeal court’s controversial judgement.During plenary on Monday, the 27 lawmakers asked Fubara to resubmit the state’s 2024 budget within seven days.However, on Wednesday,…
Read MoreMeet The Man Who Introduced Cultism into Nigeria
In the early 1950s, a group of students at University College Ibadan, Nigeria, came together to form an organization that would shape the future of student activism in Nigeria. Among them was Wole Soyinka, who would later become a Nobel Prize-winning playwright and human rights activist. This group, calling themselves “The Magnificent Seven,” founded The National Association of Seadogs, better known as the Pyrates Confraternity, in 1952. This article explores the origins, mission, and legacy of the Pyrates Confraternity, and its impact on Nigerian society. In 1952, Wole Soyinka and…
Read MoreImo 2027: Owerri Zone Wants Okigwe Zone To Be Governor Again, Says Bob Njemanze
Prince Bob Njemanze, a scion of the Njemanze dynasty in Owerri, Imo State, stirred the hornet’s nest when he said during an interview with Saturday Sun that Owerri Zone should support Okigwe Zone to produce the next governor as the shortest route to Owerri Zone realising their governorship dream. In this interview, he reasserts his position, adding that Owerri Zone wants Okigwe Zone to produce governor in 2027. Excerpts: What has it been like since after the interview you granted on the Imo Charter of Equity and 2027 governorship election…
Read MoreOPEN LETTER TO SEN. OSITA IZUNASO BY ORLUZURUMEE YOUTH ASSEMBLY -OYA Following His TOWN HALL MEETING On July 6, 2024.
Dear Sen. Osita Izunaso, The leadership of Orluzurumee Youth Assembly being the Apex socio-cultural Youth Organization that unites and protects the interest of Orlu Youths in the 12 LGA’S of Orlu Zone,Imo state first wishes to Congratulate you on your one-year as the Senator Representing Orlu Zone in the National Assembly, Abuja, Nigeria. We acknowledge your efforts and appreciate the much you have done, particularly the motion for the creation of Orlu State on the floor of the Senate. However, we must remind you that a significant portion (70%) of…
Read MoreGo To Any State That Is Doing Well, It Is Igbo People That Are Making Those States Viable – Amobi Ogah
According to the report from the Sun, a Member, representing Isikwuato/Umunneche Federal Constituency of Abia state, Hon. Amobi Ogah highlighted the substantial contributions of the Igbo people to Nigeria’s economy and overall development. He emphasized that Igbos play a vital role in driving growth and ensuring the nation’s progress, as evidenced by their thriving businesses and entrepreneurial spirit in various states across the country. He said, “There is no part of this country that you don’t see an Igbo man driving the economy, trying to make sure that Nigeria works…
Read MoreUNAA Owerri Branch Hosts 110th NEC Meeting In Grand Style
It was a gathering of who is who within Imo State and beyond as they converged on the Nigerian Institution of Surveyors’ Secretariat for the University of Nigeria Alumni Association,UNAA 110th National Executive Committee ,NEC meeting with the theme ” Sustaining the dignity of man in a traumatized economy”. Some of the dignitaries in attendance included the Imo State Deputy Governor, Lady Chinyere Ekomaru (an Alumnus of UNN) ably represented by Dr Charles Uzopuo, the Guest lecturer VC ESUT, Prof Aloysius Okolie, Mr Frank Nneji who stood in for Distinguished…
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